Predator

Four against one may seem unfair. But when it’s four hunters going after a monstrous Goliath that’s just teeth and spikes all bets are off. I’ve been on both sides of that fight. At a hands-on demo last month, I played Turtle Rock Studios upcoming shooter —Evolve. The makers of Left 4 Dead have moved beyond the world of zombies and entered a sci-fi realm that’s reminiscent of Predator.

Evolve pits four players — each with their own class — against one player who is the monster. In the demo, the Goliath has a bit of a head start as the players land soon after and must track the creature lurking in a jungle. They have to use sight and sound to locate the creature. If the Goliath moves to close to a flock of birds, it’ll disturb them and they’ll scatter, which is basically like holding up a sign and saying I’m here. The sound immerses players in the pursuit. They’ll hear snarls that could possibly be the Goliath or the local wildlife milling about. Knowing the sounds will help players avoid an ambush and spotting the monster’s tracks will help players follow it.